Omaha, NE Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Omaha, NE

How do I qualify for low income housing in Omaha, NE?
To qualify for low income housing in Nebraska, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Omaha, NE

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Omaha, NE, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Omaha, NE. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.

We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Omaha, Nebraska - Douglas County

Studio Apartments $895

One Bedroom Apartments $971

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,170

Three Bedroom Apartments $1,562

List of Low Income Housing in or near Omaha, NE

Norte Dame Housing for Seniors - Omaha

3439 State Street
Omaha, NE - 68112
(402) 451-4477
HUD 202 and Tax Credit apartments. Our integrated housing approach combines high-quality housing for seniors with affordable homes for individuals and families with lower incomes. At Notre Dame Housing, we provide secure, well-maintained housing that tailored to the unique needs of the seniors we serve. Our housing programs offer more than four walls and a roofwe provide homes in an atmosphere of respect and compassion while offering support to contribute to a better quality of life for o...see full details
Douglas County

Pine Tree Apartments - NE - Omaha

10351 Hamilton Plaza
Omaha, NE - 68114
(402) 933-6200
Pine Tree Apartments offers 98 low income one, two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Douglas County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): over 900.00/mo for 2 bedroom
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Resident pays electricity - no natural gas
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Bluffs at Cherry Hills Townhomes - Omaha

6510 N 107th Plaza
Omaha, NE - 68122
(402) 933-8500
Bluffs at Cherry Hills Townhomes offers 118 low income two, three and four bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Douglas County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): 1135
$875-$1132
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water, trash, sewer
Water, sewer and trash are included
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Cambury Hills Apartments - Omaha

16255 Emmet Plaza
Omaha, NE - 68116
(855) 855-6577
Cambury Hill Apartments offers 107 low income one, two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am - 6 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Douglas County

Irvington Heights Apartment Homes - Omaha

6704 North 90th St.
Omaha, NE - 68122
(402) 964-2548
Affordable rental, income limits Guidelines Apply, rent based on income. One, two and three bedroom floor plans. Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed ...see full details
Douglas County

Pine Tower Omaha Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Omaha

1500 Pine Street
Omaha, NE - 68108
(402) 444-4299
Pine Tower is a Low Rent Public Housing Building operated by the Omaha Housing Authority. This property consists of 144 One bedroom apartments. These rentals are income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Pine Tower please contact them for more information and their application procedur...see full details
Douglas County

Park Tower North and South Omaha Low Rent Public Housing - Omaha

1501 and 1601 Park Avenue
Omaha, NE - 68105
(402) 444-3740
Park Tower North and South are Low Rent Public Housing Buildings operated by the Omaha Housing Authority. These properties consists of 108 One and Two bedroom apartments. These rentals are income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Park Tower please contact them for more information and ...see full details
Douglas County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): $50-500
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All utilities are included in the rent.
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Jackson Tower Omaha Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Omaha

600 S 27th Street
Omaha, NE - 68105
(402) 444-3350
Jackson Tower is a Low Rent Public Housing Building operated by the Omaha Housing Authority. This property consists of 208 One and Two bedroom apartments. These rentals are income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Jackson Tower please contact them for more information and their applica...see full details
Douglas County

Florence Towers Omaha Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Omaha

5100 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE - 68110
(402) 444-3759
Florence Towers is a Low Rent Public Housing Building operated by the Omaha Housing Authority. This property consists of 106 One and Two bedroom apartments. These rentals are income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Florence Towers please contact them for more information and their app...see full details
Douglas County

Benson Tower Omaha Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Omaha

5900 NW Radial Hwy
Omaha, NE - 68104
(402) 444-3265
Benson Tower is a Low Rent Public Housing Building operated by the Omaha Housing Authority. This property consists of 145 One bedroom apartments. These rentals are income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Benson Tower please contact them for more information and their application proc...see full details
Douglas County

Southside Terrace Garden Omaha Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Omaha

5529 S 30th St
Omaha, NE - 68107
(402) 444-6942
Southside Terrace Garden is a Low Rent Public Housing Development operated by the Omaha Housing Authority. This property consists of 362 apartments that range in size from 1 - 7 bedrooms. These rentals are income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Southside Terrace Garden please contact ...see full details
Douglas County

Spencer Omaha Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Omaha

1920 N 30th Street
Omaha, NE - 68111
(402) 444-4296
Spencer Apartments is a Low Rent Public Housing Development operated by the Omaha Housing Authority. This property consists of 297 apartments that range in size from 1 - 5 bedrooms. These rentals are income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Spencer Apartments please contact them for mo...see full details
Douglas County

Highland Tower Omaha Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Omaha

2500 B Street
Omaha, NE - 68105
(402) 444-3316
Highland Tower is a Low Rent Public Housing Building operated by the Omaha Housing Authority. This property consists of 106 One and Two bedroom apartments. These rentals are income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Highland Tower please contact them for more information and their appli...see full details
Douglas County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): 221.00
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All
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Cherry Tree Omaha Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Omaha

8304 Underwood Ave
Omaha, NE - 68114
(402) 444-3215
Cherry Tree is a Low Rent Public Housing Community operated by the Omaha Housing Authority. This property consists of 30 One and Two bedroom apartments. These rentals are income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Cherry Tree please contact them for more information and their application...see full details
Douglas County

Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): i dont know
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Alamo Omaha Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Omaha

4401 N 21st Street
Omaha, NE - 68110
(402) 444-3215
Alamo Apartments is a Low Rent Public Housing Site operated by the Omaha Housing Authority. This property consists of 14 One and Two bedroom apartments. These rentals are income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Alamo Apartments please contact them for more information and their application ...see full details
Douglas County

Omaha Housing Authority - Omaha

540 South 27th St
Omaha, NE - 68105
(402) 444-6900
Omaha Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please con...see full details
Douglas County

Douglas County Housing Authority - Omaha

5404 N 107th Plaza
Omaha, NE - 68134
(402) 444-6203
Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area p...see full details
Douglas County

Grover Square Affordable Apartments - Omaha

6801 A Plaza
Omaha, NE - 68106
402-393-2188
Grover Square offers affordable and spacious renovated STUDIO, ONE and TWO bedroom homes. Our community is nestled just off 68th and Grover in a park-like setting with convenient access to I-80,major Omaha employers,the area's finest shopping, dining and entertainment.We offer our residents a sparkling pool with sundeck, beautiful clubhouse with billiard table, 24-hour clothes care facilities in every building and much more. Our professional and caring staff is there to assist you to make your ...see full details
Douglas County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): One bedrooms r700
Starting price $575
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Gas/electric
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Legal Aid Of Nebraska - Omaha

1904 Farnam Street, Suite 500
Omaha, NE - 68102
402-348-1069-223
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: Eng...see full details
Douglas County

Family Housing Advisory Services,orporate - Omaha

3605 Q Street
Omaha, NE - 68107
402-546-1013
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Douglas County

Family Housing Advisory Services, - Omaha

2401 Lake Street
Omaha, NE - 68111
402-934-7926-6386
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish Homesearch Progra...see full details
Douglas County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): 650.00
650.00
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Credit Advisors Foundation - Omaha

1818 S. 72nd Street
Omaha, NE - 68124
402-393-1234
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: Eng...see full details
Douglas County

Foundation For Affordable Housing - Omaha

1004 Farnam St
Omaha, NE - 68102
(402)330-6300
CONSTRUCTING, PURCHASING, OWNING AND OPERATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE MIDWEST. DEERFIELD APARTMENTS, LLC IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE FOUNDATION, WHOSE ACTIVITIES ARE CONSOLIDATED WITH THAT OF THE FOUNDATION....see full details
Douglas County

Non Profit Apartment

Habitat For Humanity International - Omaha

2500 California Plz
Omaha, NE - 68178
(229)924-6935
Habitat For Humanity Is A Nonprofit, Ecumenical Christian Housing Ministry Dedicated To Eliminating Substandard Housing And Homelessness Worldwide And To Making Adequate, Affordable Shelter A Matter Of Conscience And Action. Habitat Invites People From All Faiths And Walks Of Life To Work Together In Partnership, Building Houses With Families In Need....see full details
Douglas County

Non Profit Apartment

Mercy Housing Midwest - Omaha

7262 Mercy Rd
Omaha, NE - 68124
(402)398-6614
Mercy Housing Is Committed To Providing Quality, Program-Enriched, Affordable Housing That Will Improve Communities And The Lives Of Individuals And Families Who Are Economically Poor....see full details
Douglas County

Non Profit Apartment

Midwest Housing Equity Group - Omaha

13520 California St
Omaha, NE - 68154
(402)334-8899
TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING. MIDWEST HOUSING EQUITY GROUP, INC. ACTS AS THE GENERAL PARTNER IN PARTNERSHIPS ORGANIZED TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE, OR CONSTRUCT REAL PROPERTY AND OPERATE THEREON LOW INCOME HOUSING COMPLEXES....see full details
Douglas County

Non Profit Apartment

South Omaha Affordable Housing Corporation - Omaha

2401 Lake St
Omaha, NE - 68111
(402)934-7921
REVITALIZATION AND ASSISTANCE OF DEPRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE SOUTH PART OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA, BY DEVELOPING, REHABILITATING AND CONSTRUCTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS....see full details
Douglas County

Non Profit Apartment

Durham Booth Manor - Omaha

923 N 38th St
Omaha, NE - 68131
847-294-2000
Durham Booth Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Durham Booth Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Douglas County